Crisis in the Middle East: Vietnam Steps Up Safety Measures for Citizens in Israel and Iran
Vietnam Increases National Safety Measures in Response to Israel-Iran Tensions
HO CHI MINH CITY — In response to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Vietnam has joined forces with the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Defense, and our Vietnamese diplomatic agencies across the region to closely monitor the situation, ensure the safety of citizens and diplomatic headquarters, and devise plans for potential evacuations from conflict zones.
The conflict between Israel and Iran erupted on June 13, and events have unfolded unpredictably, posing grave risks to civilian safety, including those in the Vietnamese communities in both countries. On the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, strongly discouraging Vietnamese citizens from traveling to Israel or Iran and advising those already in these countries to promptly reconsider their travel arrangements.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Buì Thanh Sơn has extended his sympathies and instructions to ambassadors, embassy staff, and Vietnamese citizens currently residing and working in Israel and Iran.
As of June 13, Vietnam was home to 37 Vietnamese citizens and four people of Vietnamese origin in Iran, while Israel hosted over 700 Vietnamese citizens and people of Vietnamese descent, including staff and family members of Vietnamese representative agencies.
By June 16, the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, successfully facilitated the departure of 18 Vietnamese nationals from Iran to Azerbaijan. By June 18, 16 of them had returned safely to Vietnam. The Embassy in Iran continues to operate with the safety of its staff members secured and maintains regular contact with the 11 remaining citizens, the majority of whom are long-term residents.
In the meantime, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has launched registration for repatriation and is actively preparing detailed evacuation plans. It will coordinate with Vietnamese missions in neighboring countries and domestic authorities for immediate implementation if necessary.
In case of emergency, they can be reached at the following contacts:- Vietnamese Embassy in Israel: +972.555.025616 and +972.527274248- Vietnamese Embassy in Iran: +989339658252 and +98912057570- MoFA's Citizen Protection Hotline: +84 981848484
While there is no specific information available regarding the status of Vietnamese citizens or evacuation plans related to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, it is essential for any Vietnamese nationals living or traveling in the affected regions to:
Smoke rises after an Iranian missile attack in Herzliya, Israel, June 17, 2025. - XINHUA/VNA Photo
- Stay Informed: Maintain up-to-date with local news and government advisories for any travel warnings or restrictions related to the conflict.
- Follow Embassy Instructions: Vietnamese citizens should adhere to guidance from the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in the countries they are in, should evacuation plans be announced.
- Be Prepared: Stay informed about local conditions and have emergency contact information readily available.
For precise information on evacuation plans or the status of Vietnamese citizens, consult official Vietnamese government sources or the Vietnamese Embassy in the relevant countries. Although the current situation is fluid, Vietnam is taking the necessary measures to protect its citizens and maintain diplomatic relations in the increasingly complex Middle East landscape.
- The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has prompted Vietnam to intensify its monitoring and safety measures, involving ministries, diplomatic agencies, and citizens in both Israel and Iran, as the situation poses significant risks to civilian safety.
- Amidst the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is preparing detailed evacuation plans and coordinating with nearby missions for immediate implementation, should the need arise.
- In the realm of politics and general news, the conflict between Israel and Iran requires careful attention, and Vietnamese citizens living or traveling in the affected regions are encouraged to stay informed, follow embassy instructions, and be prepared for potential emergencies.
